British Comedy Guide
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Schedule Friday 24th November 2023

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 26, Episode 7

Des Clarke is joined by Josie Long, Raymond Mearns, Amy Matthews and Chris Thorburn.

BBC Radio 5 Live 1:30pm
30 min
My Mate's A Footballer. Image shows left to right: Patrick Bamford, Joe Wilkinson. Credit: BBC

My Mate's A Footballer

Series 1, Episode 2 - How Much Impact Can A New Manager Really Have?

Early into their relationship, Joe & Pat discuss everything that new managers can change.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Granville (David Jason), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 1

Arkwright's protégé finds an old mangle in the yard, meanwhile Beth continues to pressure Leroy to find a date for her best friend.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 63, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Ria Lina looking into changes in the NHS, Fin Taylor on the royals, and with an original song from Ed MacArthur.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Episode 5

Daniel Sturridge and Big Zuu join host Romesh Ranganathan and the regulars, with Daniel and Jill Scott trying to stop the other team from scoring while being dunked under water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 13 - Gothic

With Jimmy Carr, Jack Dee and Sue Perkins.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Raj Bisram, Sophie Hermann, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Gemma Cairney, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 3

Comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Gemma Cairney, auctioneer Raj Bisram and fashion designer Sophie Hermann join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Tuva Olsen (Gana Bayarsaikhan), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer), Mary Needham (Jane Stanness)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 5

Christine informs Jerry that the Russians who are holding Mary's mum hostage are demanding him in exchange for releasing her...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Hannah Fry

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 7

Professor Hannah Fry returns to the show as host, with actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and editor-in-chief of VICE UK, Zing Tsjeng, on the panels.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In One

In the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 6

Jerry is flying high and hailed a hero by GCHQ and the NSA and facing opportunities for promotion on both sides of the pond. Joseph, meanwhile, is dealing with the harsh reality of no longer being part of the team, having been fired by Christine for gross incompetence.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Cathy (Doon Mackichan)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 1 - Cathy's Come Home

Over at Colin's house, the neighbours gather for a surprise birthday party for Anne Marie. However, when the doorbell goes, it's Colin who gets the big surprise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 2 - Debbie

When a twenty-year old girl turns up on Lee's doorstep and announces that he might be her father, Lee goes into immediate denial. Until, that is, he remembers a one-night stand he had at a party that Tim threw to celebrate the end of his accountancy exams back in the 1980s. Is Lee mature - or rich enough - to be a father?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 7 - No Kids

Paul and Ally take a 'family' vacation without the kids. Luke makes a decision about the future of his education and life with Maya.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Sarah Millican

QI

Series T, Episode 10 - Telling Tails

Sandi Toksvig talks about tails - and tales, with Rob Beckett, Daliso Chaponda, Sarah Millican and series regular Alan Davies.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 29, Episode 3

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined this week by Katherine Ryan, Nabil Abdulrashid and Martin Lewis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Here We Go. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Jim Howick), Sue (Alison Steadman), Rachel (Katherine Parkinson), Maya (Mica Ricketts), Amy (Freya Parks), Sam (Jude Collie)

Here We Go

Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad's Bronze Medal

Amy, Sam and Maya start watching some of Paul's old archery videos to learn more about him, and encourage him to confront an old teammate, Ray.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 8 - Jennifer Saunders, Daisy Haggard, Michael Fassbender, Phil Wang, Take That

Michael Fassbender talks about his love of motor racing, Jennifer Saunders says playing Hook is so much fun, Daisy Haggard recalls an embarrassing moment, Phil Wang says his new show is the silliest yet, and Take That perform live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples. Image shows left to right: Duncan James, Rodrigo Reis

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples

Episode 2

Fellow comedians Sara Pascoe and Steen Raskopoulos to take on Blue singer Duncan James and Rodrigo Reis in a head-to-head contest to decide who has the better relationship.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Here We Go. Image shows from L to R: Sue (Alison Steadman), Amy (Freya Parks), Rachel (Katherine Parkinson), Maya (Mica Ricketts), Sam (Jude Morgan-Collie), Dean (Ed Kear), Paul (Jim Howick), Robin (Tom Basden)

Here We Go

Series 1, Episode 5 - Granny's New Boyfriend

Sue's new Italian boyfriend, Alf, invites the Jessops to dinner at his restaurant while Robin asks Paul to go undercover to learn about Cherry's new boyfriend.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Alasdair Beckett-King. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back for a run of more episodes as they jab their syringe of satire into the arm of the week's news, all with the support of guests Maisie Adam, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ivo Graham, Rhys James and Ria Lina.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Towering Alan

Developments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.

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